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Gothic Architecture?
I have a project to do as usual and it's a bout gothic architecture during medieval times. I need to know how i should set up my slides for my power point...I know im during one slide just about Notre Dame so..... I need 5 more information slides...i just dont know what about...HELP PLZ!!! Ok scratch out the aprt about me doing a power point im going to do a picture book thing and i need to know why they were built, how they were built (what did they look like), about the flying butresses, notre dame, and what evr else you can give me.....
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- http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/gothic_arch.html
- Gothic architecture is seen as an alternative to the Classical architecture of ancient Rome and Greece. It develops in France in the 13th century. The verticality of these buildings suggest they are pointing towards the heavens, and it is seen by some writers of the time that it is Christian architecture. These buildings are "lighter" than Classical architecture because their column supports are spaced further away. Pointed arches (as opposed to plain arches in Roman architecture) allow more flexibility and suggest again the verticality. The rib vault allows them to build more quickly. The flying buttress is more structurally efficient because it allows the building to resist more lateral loads and allows for more open and transparent walls. Decorative elements include stained glass and vaulting. (look up Gloucester Cathedral in England pictures)
